Buncombe County, North Carolina · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Buncombe County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Buncombe County, NC scores 6.6/10 (Moderate) for assisted living opportunity. It has 23,968 residents aged 75+, growing 17.3%, against 56 licensed homes — a moderate small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
6.6/10
Moderate
Population 75+
23,968
17.3% growth
Licensed homes
56
current supply
Demand rating
6.4/10
Moderate
Why Buncombe County ranks here
Buncombe County scores 6.6/10 (Moderate) because its 23,968 seniors 75+ are growing 17.3% against just 56 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 3.6 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $63,415 and median home value of $391,800 signal the local private-pay base.
Buncombe County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
23,968
75+ growth (10-yr)
17.3%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
7.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
56
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
How many assisted living homes are in Buncombe County?
Buncombe County has 56 licensed assisted living homes, serving 23,968 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Buncombe County a good market for assisted living?
Buncombe County scores 6.6 out of 10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 17.3%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Buncombe County?
The 75+ population in Buncombe County is projected to change 17.3% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 7.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Buncombe County
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Sources: Licensed-home count from the North Carolina state roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). 75+ population, growth, income, and home value from U.S. Census ACS. Dementia prevalence from CMS chronic-condition data. Opportunity score is RAL Market Scout's model. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.